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During the trial, the jury heard the four had plotted to demand the cash from Christopher Gash, Edwards’ ex-husband, threatening to burn his business premises, his home and the vehicles he drove unless he paid up.

Prosecutors said Edwards believed Mr Gash had cheated her out of money from a land sale by not disclosing the sum to court authorities.

Edwards had gone to Wrexham police station in October 2012 and complained he had not disclosed the sale to court authorities and accused him of committing a fraudulent act.

But she was advised by an officer it was a civil matter and police would not be investigating.